ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 701094 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
appalling
equitable
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
cunning
clarity
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
serene
epitaph
genial

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
rehash
entertain
preclude
proximity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
intensify
egotist
brandish

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."